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  1. Join Date
    Feb 2010
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    19
    #1
    Hi Guys!

    I just traded my Opel to a Mitsubishi RVR a/t gas. I would like to know if you can help me with the following:

    -- any special kind of engine oil?
    -- spark plug (regular)?
    -- ATF (regular)?

    -- medyo ung opel ko kasi nun maselan sa mga ganyan. I wanted to make sure I have the correct info before ako mag pa change oil at tune up.
    RVR -- converted since Japanese version and not local.
    -- any tips you can give is much appreciated. thank you

  2. Join Date
    Feb 2010
    Posts
    19
    #2
    Had problems with RVR -- just sharing my problems and the solutions

    Maintenance:
    Cleaned servo
    Changed oil
    Changed Spark plug - (used my bosch platinum spare from my Opel)
    Oil filter
    Changed timing belt and bearing
    Changed right steering boots
    Changed 4 tires (given by a friend)

    -- We noticed that engine was jumping pretty hard
    -- We changed 4 engine support/ the x member was had 1 screw missing
    -- Mechanic arranged the thread for the new screw to fit
    -- Same thing, whenever I placed it in drive, it coughs and jumps. I can't put gas since it chokes. What I did was to place it to neutral then back again to drive.

    -- Mechanic noticed ATF very dark (dirty)
    -- We checked dipstick and we need to add 1 Liter ATF
    -- the following day, we had to change it anyhow with ordinary ATF

    -- it worked well for half a day
    -- I'm beginning to feel bad cause every time it jumps, there's a possibility it'll destroy my engine support again.
    -- I was supposed to go home already cause they can't seem to find the problem; I'm thinking this is bad if it's another tranny issue. As I turned, It wont even allow me to drive... it just keeps on jumping.

    -- finally, they decided to remove the transmission valve body
    -- cleaned it, checked the springs, air dried and placed it back
    -- We removed all the ATF
    -- I used a Dexron II instead of regular

    -- As I started the engine and put the shift in Drive, i thanked God that it worked

    -- next is my valve seal as my muffler emits white smoke (heavy smoke)!

Mistubishi RVR